Rick Kane has no time for James Hird’s metaphors and suggests a few of his own.
When Scotland Defeated Australia. At Cricket.
January 20, 2016 by 4 Comments
While the Scots have never beaten the All Blacks or the Brazilian soccer team, they have recorded a win over the Australian cricket team. In 1882. Neil Drysdale explains.
The future of leisure
January 20, 2016 by 3 Comments
Glen ponders the future and how we will spend our leisure
Who’s versing? Brisbane
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Alex Darling puts Brisbane’s woes to verse
Driving Songs: An Almanac Playlist Completed
January 20, 2016 by 10 Comments
The People’s Republic of Almanac has beaten Triple J to the punch this year. Emma Westwood has put us all in the Driver’s Seat with her lovingly curated playlist.
Almanac Tennis: The five-set specialist (it’s how he likes it)
January 19, 2016 by 2 Comments
Tribute to Lleyton Hewitt, as Ross Green recalls his own personal intersection with so many gritty Hewitt moments.[Ripper piece – Ed]
How to fix a tennis match
January 19, 2016 by 8 Comments
Crio sends us this timely link to a previous story on Tennis corruption
A-League – The Coast’s Marquee: The case for Luis Garcia
January 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
According to Hamish Neal, Luis Garcia’s arrival at Central Coast is a bold move
Book Review: The Straight Dope by Chip Le Grand
January 19, 2016 by 11 Comments
John Butler provides an thought provoking review of Chip Le Grand’s book, a must read.
James Hird, Essendon and the CAS judgment
January 18, 2016 by 32 Comments
Daddsy is ahead of 99% of the rest of us, having actually read the CAS judgment and considered an opinion. A useful summary of the findings before you next read / listen to James Hird
Almanac Running: St Albans Gift results
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A belated addition on the weekend wrap – Pro running at St Albans
Training for Six: When four turn up!
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Another skillful set of training drills from the master trainer Matt Zurbo.
Who’s versing? Western Bulldogs
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Short sharp prose from Alex Darling on the Western Bulldogs
A Scottish Test XI
January 18, 2016 by 10 Comments
In response to a question resulting from his excellent Bradman in Aberdeen article, Neil Drysdale selects a Scottish Test XI. Some very interesting names are included.
Almanac Music: The Beatles and me
January 18, 2016 by 28 Comments
Mickey Randall shares his passion for The Beatles and the quiet genius of George Harrison
From Yoshi to former St Kilda players
January 18, 2016 by 2 Comments
Yoshi shares his saintly advice for Brendon Goddard and Essendon
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 18, 2016 by 9 Comments
Missed the weekend scores? Catch up with our weekend wrap.
The Fan
January 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
Davemitri has lost a fair bit of sleep over the past three years – because he is a Bombers fan. He records his response to the events of the past week.
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